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Backlash Erupts as Megyn Kelly Compares Omar's Protest

3/3/2026

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Megyn Kelly faced backlash for comparing Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.)'s State of the Union protest to a BAFTA incident involving Tourette's syndrome.
Omar shouted at U.S. President Donald Trump during the State of the Union, referencing fatal shootings by federal agents.
In response, Trump attacked Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Truth Social, labeling them as "Low IQ" and criticizing their appearance.
Trump has a long history of targeting Omar and Tlaib, drawing ongoing criticism.

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Megyn Kelly faced backlash for comparing Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.)'s State of the Union protest to a BAFTA incident involving Tourette's syndrome.
Omar shouted at U.S. President Donald Trump during the State of the Union, referencing fatal shootings by federal agents.
In response, Trump attacked Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Truth Social, labeling them as "Low IQ" and criticizing their appearance.
Trump has a long history of targeting Omar and Tlaib, drawing ongoing criticism.